Psalms 136:8
The sun to rule over the day: for his kindness endures forever.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
In Context
7Who made great lights: for his kindness endures forever.
9Moon and stars to rule over the night: for his kindness endures forever.
Cross References
Genesis 1:16So God made the two great lights: The greater to rule the day and the lesser to rule the night. God made the stars also.
Psalms 148:3Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all stars of light.
Matthew 5:45so that you may become children of your Father who is in heaven; for he causes his sun to rise on bad and good alike, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 136:2-10
Exhortations to Thanksgiving. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 7 To him that made great… Read the whole commentary →